Local News Anchor

Hearst Communications • Birmingham, AL

186d

About The Position

WVTM-TV, the NBC affiliate in Birmingham, Alabama, is looking for a Local News Anchor who can authentically deliver news stories with comfort and command. You know how to tell stories visually and can complete active, engaging live shots. In addition to credibility, and personality, you will be an anchor who isn't afraid to head out into the field and break the big stories. You will be a newsroom leader who helps mentor team members. You will write and edit scripts with conversational communication in mind. You are versatile, enterprising, who is fast, efficient, works well under broadcast television deadlines, can develop sources, and has excellent live anchoring skills. You will report to the News Director.

Requirements

• Professional or schooling experience anchoring
• Your demo reel is indicative of your everyday work
• Anchor with the ability to connect with viewers
• Flexibility to work varied shifts, including overnights and weekends
• Can deal with the stresses and pressures of time-sensitive newscast production
• Have and exhibit unwavering journalistic integrity and ethical standards
• Experience working with digital media and social media
• Related military experience will be considered

Responsibilities

• Anchor newscasts
• Have an active presence on social media that engages the audience in a conversation
• Deliver scripted and ad-lib material with polish, personality and purpose
• Work with and guide reporters and producers in newscast production
• Summarize information into easy-to-understand components
• Complete each interaction with journalistic integrity and ethical standards
• Appear on behalf of the station at public events

Benefits

• Medical | Dental | Vision
• 401(k) matching
• Emotional Wellness Support
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Parental Leave
• LGBTQ+ Health Services
• Additional benefits to meet your and your family's needs

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Web Search Portals, Libraries, Archives, and Other Information Services
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees